1 Unveiling Legacy and Artistry: A Conversation with Allen Hughes When we think of storytellers who have left an indelible mark on our cultural consciousness, Allen Hughes is a name that stands out. Renowned for his bold narratives and cinematic brilliance, Hughes has built a career tackling the most complex and thought-provoking subjects. His latest docuseries, Dear Mama, is a By Victor Flavius • 3 min read
1 Culture Denzel Washington Wraps the Biggest Year of His Career Surrendering to God's Call On His Life What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” is a scripture that shows up twice in the Bible, appearing in both Mark 8:34–38 and Matthew 16:26. If there was any man who had the world in the By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
video covers for post Culture Love & Marriage Huntsville’s Trish Annette is juggling more than she bargained for this Christmas Trish Annette is one half of the latest couple to join OWN’s hit reality series ‘Love & Marriage Huntsville’. Her boyfriend Ken is her main love interest, but the muscled beauty is currently still married to her high school sweetheart Marques. For a series that has become popular based By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
BED2000_0101_002022-8996_ALIVECOVERAGE Culture Daymond John inspires economic empowerment with 2025 Black Entrepreneurs Day Shark Tank Star and business mogul Daymond John hosted his 5th annual Black Entrepreneurs Day last night live at the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta. The 5th annual event welcomed thousands of guests onsite, streamed to millions at home. Celebrating Black business the event also awarded three Black owned businesses By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
HOME PAGE POST Culture Aikisha Holly Colon holds the title of the original Southern Belle Aikisha Holly Colon considers herself and fellow Belle Collective newbie Sophia “So Gucci” Williams the upgrade OWN’s Belle Collective needed in order to move to the next level. The Jackson-born beauty lives by the southern belle code, Carlos King’s ‘Belle Collective’ was created to emulate. “When I hear By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
462538166_8499608703479358_4087426684174191473_n Culture Daymond John celebrates the 5th Annual Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Fox Theater Lenox & Parker is proud to celebrate the 5th Annual Black Entrepreneurs Day on November 22nd at the Fox Theater here in Atlanta along with business mogul Daymond John (Shark Tank/FUBU). There is an aspirational opportunity to leverage our community resources to birth motivated small business owners moving into By Dr. Christal Jordan • 1 min read
BED2022_1022_165652-3074_ALIVECOVERAGE Culture The Power of Community: Why Black Entrepreneurs Day Matters Now More Than Ever *Courtesy Black Entrepreneurs Day By Victor Flavius • 6 min read
Copy of Website Post-3 Culture Pastor Jamal Bryant, Mastering the Intersection of Church, Community, and Culture Jamal Harrison Bryant has not lost faith in the cultural relevance of the Black church. Generation Z may not prioritize Sunday mornings spent in pews like their parents; and generation alpha’s childhood memories include being banned from church due to the covid outbreak of 2020, but Pastor and Dr. By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
CANDIACE post Culture Candiace Dillard Bassett, Chooses Motherhood Over Drama Reality television didn’t create the star that is Candiace Dillard Bassett, but the Real Housewives franchise exposed her brilliance to a worldwide audience. In 2016 Bravo introduced the RHOP highlighting African American women from one of the most affluent zip codes in the country. Candiace Dillard Bassett, a former By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
JOHNSON post Culture Changing The Narrative: JOHNSON Embracing a Lifetime of Brotherhood In 2001 Angie Stone’s hit single ‘Brotha’ was one of the first love songs written appreciating Black men in their totality. Her soulful voice sung words of affirmation that acted as a salve for the too-often broken spirit in American born Black men. Angie’s ode to the beauty By Dr. Christal Jordan • 7 min read
maxresdefault Newport Beach Film Festival Announces 2024 Festival Honors The 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) proudly announces its 2024 Festival Honors, to take place on Sunday, October 20 at Balboa Bay Resort in conjunction with Variety 10 Actors to Watch. This year’s honorees attending the Festival Honors event include Nicolas Cage (“Longlegs”) will receive the Icon Award, By Victor Flavius • 9 min read
Screenshot Culture Will Packer, Kevin Hart & Peacock take Atlanta back to 1970 with Fight Night; The Million Dollar Heist Riding in the 1970’s Cadillac from ‘Fight Night’ reminded me of the few memories I had with my Dad, sitting on the hump in between him and my Mom in the early 70’s. In celebration of the release of Fight Night, West Coast customs was tapped to create By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
